We need more wholesome BLs like this, with the MC and ML being good people who are just trying to live their lives. Of course, not everyone will become a successful soccer player, but I think Hyunho's easier life is a good contrast to Gyul's difficult life. Becoming a successful soccer athelete is rare, being an orphan left in a relative's care is common. Having an aunt like that is also common in real life, which makes it even sadder. But you can really see the contrast between the characters.
The only criticism I have of this manhwa is that it could have had more chapters. I would have loved to see Gyul's little brother telling him that he knew from the start that they were together, and Hyunho telling his parents about their relationship. Especially since, as an Asian, I know parents will hound you about when you're getting married. I know Hyunho would talk to his parents first and tell them not to hurt Gyul before bringing him along to meet them.
Wholesome stories like this need to be more popular. I hope younger kids who like the same sex (whom society would categorize as gay or lesbian) will have better role models in fiction. They won't grow up thinking that gay people only like to hook up and aren't serious about relationships. They also won't feel pressured to lose their virginity to just anyone because it's supposedly normal to do so. It's totally normal to be a virgin at any age (yes, even in your 30s and beyond) until you meet someone you feel safe enough to be intimate with, someone you can trust.
It might seem too good to be true that you fall in love with your first love and stay together, but it does happen in real life with straight people so it can happen to gay people too. And there are many kind, genuine, and sincere people like Hyunho and Gyul. You don't need to settle for less. If you can't find one then be one, and the right people will come to you in due time. I truly hope we get more wholesome BLs like this. 5 over 5 stars.
We need more wholesome BLs like this, with the MC and ML being good people who are just trying to live their lives. Of course, not everyone will become a successful soccer player, but I think Hyunho's easier life is a good contrast to Gyul's difficult life. Becoming a successful soccer athelete is rare, being an orphan left in a relative's care is common. Having an aunt like that is also common in real life, which makes it even sadder. But you can really see the contrast between the characters.
The only criticism I have of this manhwa is that it could have had more chapters. I would have loved to see Gyul's little brother telling him that he knew from the start that they were together, and Hyunho telling his parents about their relationship. Especially since, as an Asian, I know parents will hound you about when you're getting married. I know Hyunho would talk to his parents first and tell them not to hurt Gyul before bringing him along to meet them.
Wholesome stories like this need to be more popular. I hope younger kids who like the same sex (whom society would categorize as gay or lesbian) will have better role models in fiction. They won't grow up thinking that gay people only like to hook up and aren't serious about relationships. They also won't feel pressured to lose their virginity to just anyone because it's supposedly normal to do so. It's totally normal to be a virgin at any age (yes, even in your 30s and beyond) until you meet someone you feel safe enough to be intimate with, someone you can trust.
It might seem too good to be true that you fall in love with your first love and stay together, but it does happen in real life with straight people so it can happen to gay people too. And there are many kind, genuine, and sincere people like Hyunho and Gyul. You don't need to settle for less. If you can't find one then be one, and the right people will come to you in due time. I truly hope we get more wholesome BLs like this. 5 over 5 stars.